Kim was arrested by the police while carrying out the act. They had arrived at the scene following reports of a woman screaming.

Kim told the police he had paid Lee 250,000 won ($220) for a “long night together,” meaning she had to stay the night, but she had tried to leave soon after they had intercourse. Kim was angry as Lee appeared to have deceived him.

Lee, on the other hand, said that Kim violently hit her for no apparent reason.

Both Kim and Lee are in violation of the current antiprostitution law.

A police officer who asked to remain unnamed said, “After the city administration brought up talks of shutting down Wanwol-dong, which is the most well-known red light district in Busan, the prostitution is spreading into the shades.”

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)